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1. Turkmenistan's Ruler Wins New Term
February 13, 2012
Turkmenistan's authoritarian President Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has cemented his rule in the Central Asian state, winning a new five-year term with more than 97 percent of the vote.The 54-year-old incumbent also serves as prime minister, commander of the armed forces and head of the only political party in the former Soviet republic. He swept to victory over seven token challengers, all of whom praised Mr. Berdymukhamedov's leadership during their campaigns.Announcing vote results on Monday, the Central Elections Commission in Ashqabat said the vote on Sunday was free and fair, illustrating ... (read more)
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